Halo Online Closed Beta Coming to Russia

343 Industries have confirmed that Halo Online is coming to Russia this spring via the 4game platform.

There will eventually be a rollout worldwide, but the launch in Russia will allow them to make changes as necessary without having to also worry about multiple languages.

Here's how they explain the game:

Halo Online is powered by a highly modified version of the Halo 3 engine and optimized for smooth performance on lower-end PCs. While there’s no campaign mode, Halo Online is set on a secret UNSC space installation called Anvil, where Spartan-IV soldiers train together in war exercises to sharpen their battle skills and test experimental technology.

Oh, and it will be free.

Halo Online is being created in conjunction with Saber Interactive and Innova Systems, both based in Russia.

There is no release date in mind, nor any idea of when they might consider bringing it to North America or Europe. There are also no plans on bringing it to console.

We'll bring you more as we learn more.